Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison was one of the many world leaders who participated in US President Joe Biden’s virtual climate summit last week. Morrison’s speech highlighted the leader’s increasing isolation on the global stage. His government has failed to make ambitious targets and has a history of climate denial. Australian energy expert Ketan Joshi speaks to The World’s Marco Werman about Morrison’s climate stance and what it means for the rest of the world.
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